{"id":5426,"date":"2017-09-11T09:30:59","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T16:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/?p=5426"},"modified":"2017-09-13T17:12:24","modified_gmt":"2017-09-14T00:12:24","slug":"benefits-booking-vacation-homes-vs-hotel-rooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/guests\/benefits-booking-vacation-homes-vs-hotel-rooms\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Booking: Vacation Homes vs. Hotel Rooms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We all know that booking a vacation home for a holiday stay is becoming more popular among travelers.\u00a0 It\u2019s not just because people like the (sometimes unusual) personal touches a vacation home provides, either. Depending on your plans, a vacation rental can be the perfect way to spend time away with friends and family.\u00a0 Common areas make free time and mealtimes feel much more like home than hotel lobbies or restaurants. This allows you to settle into the rhythm of your vacation much more quickly.\u00a0 Here are five great reasons to \u201cvacation like a local.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Reason #1: Getting to Know the Real Scene<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5427 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mag1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mag1.jpg 1193w, https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mag1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mag1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mag1-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In many cities, the overwhelming majority of hotels are located in downtown \u201ctouristy\u201d areas.\u00a0 Trust us, the large corporate retailers in San Francisco are no more exciting than the ones in your hometown.\u00a0 When you\u2019re looking to explore a new place, a vacation rental in the right neighborhood can be the start of totally unique adventures.\u00a0 You can find that hidden staircase to a romantic lookout.\u00a0 You can wander until you find the perfect gelato shop. Plus, you\u2019ll get to check out the local butcher shop, tiny independent bookstore, or caf\u00e9.\u00a0 Booking a vacation rental instead of a hotel allows you to explore your destination in a totally different way. Additionally, rental owners are frequently excited to share their favorite local tips, including activities, restaurants, or not-to-be-missed out of way locations.\u00a0 The possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Reason #2: Cooking for Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mag2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of that local butcher shop, vacation rentals always provide the opportunity to cook for yourself.\u00a0 When you stay at a hotel, you\u2019ll be forced to eat every meal out at a restaurant.\u00a0 While this might be ideal for some, not everyone loves the idea of dining out constantly.\u00a0 Some of our most cherished vacation memories are home-cooked meals with seasonal, local ingredients from the farmer\u2019s market, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown.\u00a0 This goes double if you have children and don\u2019t want them eating fast\u00a0food for every meal.\u00a0 Plus, no one likes horrible hotel room coffee, no one.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Reason #3: Keeping Costs Down<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mag3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mag3.jpg 835w, https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mag3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mag3-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Today there are hundreds of websites offering competing deals on hotels.\u00a0 Even so, we all know that a few days away can cost hundreds, even thousands of dollars.\u00a0 Depending on your destination, hotel rooms might be tiny boxes with barely enough room for your luggage, much less room to spread the family out.\u00a0 The costs can skyrocket if you have older children, or a large family and need two rooms, or a pricey suite!\u00a0 While all vacation rentals aren\u2019t cheap, they almost always offer more square footage for your money than similarly priced hotels in the same area.\u00a0 Add in the savings from cooking a few meals in the kitchen, and it\u2019s really no contest in this department. Plus, don&#8217;t forget, you save 15-20% on average when you book your rental through <a href=\"http:\/\/Tripz.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tripz.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Reason #4: Traveling with Children<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mag4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mag4.jpg 757w, https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mag4-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Family vacations are amazing.\u00a0 But if you\u2019ve ever traveled with toddlers or young children, you know how stressful they can be as well.\u00a0 Disrupted routines, missed naps, boredom and hunger can combine to create one cranky kid!\u00a0 In a vacation rental, it\u2019s easier to maintain routines away from home.\u00a0 No need to go down to a busy restaurant to ask for a cup of milk or some Cheerios.\u00a0 Simply stock the rental kitchen with favorite snacks and you\u2019ll always be ready.\u00a0 Additionally, after bedtime, the grownups can relax and have some quiet time in the common areas of the rental.\u00a0 Sure beats trying to be perfectly quiet and watch a movie on the iPad in the dark, \u00a0eight feet away from your sleeping daughter (true story).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Reason #5: Private Amenities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/vacation-rental-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/mag5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"267\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">While hotels generally offer a wider range of amenities than most vacation rentals, these are always shared with hundreds of other guests.\u00a0 That romantic dip in the hot tub?\u00a0 Plan on sharing it with a rowdy group of teenagers.\u00a0 That quick workout in the fitness center? Expect to wait for each machine you want to use. In most vacation rentals, all of the facilities are there for you and your family alone.\u00a0 Even if your vacation rental is a condo, the facilities will be far less crowded than a hotel.\u00a0 The privacy and comfort of having these all to yourself is a major selling point for vacation rentals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, vacationing is great, but traveling can be stressful.\u00a0 You need to decide for yourself what type of accommodation helps you unwind, relax and enjoy your vacation.\u00a0 Some people like the heavy staffing and frenetic pace of a downtown hotel.\u00a0 For us, it\u2019s living like a local, surrounded by friends and family.\u00a0 And a hot tub that hasn\u2019t been used by three hundred people in the last twenty-four hours.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripz.com\/s\/map.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search vacation rentals in your area!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all know that booking a vacation home for a holiday stay is becoming more popular among travelers.\u00a0 It\u2019s not just because people like the (sometimes unusual) personal touches a vacation home provides, either. 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